Aerohive Networks SR2348P - switch - 52 ports - managed - rack-mountable
$3,306.00
$2,559.99
Mfg # AH-SR-2348P-NA
CDW # 4201943
| UNSPSC 43222612
Quick tech specs
- Switch
- managed
- desktop
- PoE+ (740 W)
- L3 Lite
- 48 x 10/100/1000 (PoE+) + 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet / 1 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+
- rack-mountable
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SR2348P is a 48 gigabit Ethernet with 4x 10 GE SFP+ ports switch with full L3 Lite feature set. This switch is the best fit for all fast growing gigabit networks that require high port-density, redundancy and availability. SR2348P switches are auto-provisioned, monitored and managed from Aerohive's centralized, public or private cloud-based HiveManager network management system. Flexible, power-efficient design provides 48x PoE ports or 24x PoE+ ports or any combination of the two that meets the powered devices' requirements.
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Aerohive Networks SR2348P - switch - 52 ports - managed - rack-mountable is rated
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer1080108 from
Good centralized management and wireless control functionality, and easy to deploy
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use this product for wireless control.
How has it helped my organization?
We didn't have wireless service available before implementing this product, so it has improved things quite a lot.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is the centralized management capability.
Overall, the wireless control features are good.
What needs improvement?
The licensing model could be improved.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This product is scalable and we have approximately 125 people using it.
How are customer service and support?
We don't go directly to the vendor. Rather, we get our technical support from a third party, and they have been good so far.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did not use another wireless solution before this one. We purchased it because we needed to provide wireless service within the organization.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was easy.
What about the implementation team?
We had another company do the implementation. They showed us how to use it and handed it over. I have no complaints about the deployment.
I do the maintenance on it.
What was our ROI?
We don't operate such that this product would provide a return on investment. We're a school and we put this system in place to provide wireless access to the pupils.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price was okay. However, there are different licensing models and it would be helpful if more of the features were in the lower licensing bracket.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, this product does what we've asked it to do.
I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2022-02-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer1989660 from
Reliable, easy to install, and technical support if helpful
What is our primary use case?
I am not using it right now because I am an integrator working on projects for my customers.
ExtremeCloud IQ is used to manage many types of Extreme Network devices. Only Extreme Networks are used. WiFi access points, switches Switches, and wifi access points are the most common.
What is most valuable?
This solution's most valuable feature is its short deployment time.
You can install certain equipment without it, but make it a template first and then connect the device. And the device will already be configured, after connecting to the internet.
What needs improvement?
Pricing could be improved. It could be lower.
In terms of technical features, there are a lot of them. I don't see the need for any new features at this time. It's a complete product.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with ExtremeCloud IQ for approximately a year and a half.
We are using the latest version.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
From my perspective, ExtremeCloud IQ is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
ExtremeCloud IQ is very scalable.
As we were using it for testing purposes in our company, we had two or three people who were using this solution.
I am responsible for configuring and designing all the networking.
I am the Solutions Architect, and I conduct the implementation as well.
How are customer service and support?
When you want assistance, the technical support team is both responsive and helpful.
I would rate their technical support a five out of five.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously, I did not use any other solutions.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was easy.
It took 30 minutes to deploy.
This solution can be maintained by one person.
What about the implementation team?
The installation was done in-house. We completed it ourselves.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I am not involved in the price, but I am sure that it is not cheap.
I am not responsible for the project's pricing. I can't tell you the numbers.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I don't have any experience with Cisco DNA Center, so I just wanted to confirm and compare the differences between Cisco DNA and the other solution.
What other advice do I have?
I would definitely, recommend this product to others who are interested in using it.
I would rate ExtremeCloud IQ a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:
Date published: 2022-11-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Manik Chavan from
Great location tracking, dashboards and general visibility
What is our primary use case?
We have ExtremeCloud IQ with access points 8410 and 460 from Extreme.
We are using it for an academic institute - specifically, for the students, faculty, and staff.
What is most valuable?
The basic feature is that we can troubleshoot, or we can visualize anything from any site. It's not necessary that you should be present at a particular location. If I'm not able to detect any problem, so I can ask them to look from where they are. They can troubleshoot from their place.
All the access points we can monitor on the 111 dashboards - including which is up, and which is down. That can be monitored quite easily. We can also monitor the health of the devices - which are working or to what extent they're working.
We can also detect intrusions. Everything can be seen from the dashboard.
We can track people on campus. Including how they are moving. In the case of the pandemic, this was useful. For example, we'd be able to see if some person is here who is COVID positive and if he's moving to a particular area. You can track that.
Location tracking is also possible in case of an unfortunate event, such as hostile individuals.
We can see how many students are there from their WiFi.
Everything is visible from the dashboard.
The initial setup is easy.
It's stable and scalable.
What needs improvement?
We can't, for example, see Cisco access points from the dashboard. We can only see Extreme. We'd need another dashboard for other devices. It would be ideal if we could integrate everything into one dashboard and monitor everything that way from one place. We'd like to have a cloud dashboard from which we can see all devices.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've used the solution for about one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's reliable. There are no bugs or glitches and it doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution can scale. It's not a problem. If we need to add access points, we just add them. We have about 2,500 people on the solution.
How are customer service and support?
We get assistance from a third party. We can ask for assistance from them or Extreme.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have used other options. We have deployed NetGear types of access points. We've taken Cisco's access points. We went with this solution as it was more centralized.
How was the initial setup?
It's a straightforward setup.
While the vendor helps us with the setup, we have written the RFP and everything.
There isn't a lot of maintenance required. It's working smoothly now and doesn't need much upkeep.
What about the implementation team?
We have used third-party assistance. There are vendors that can help. We're only professors. They have professional IT skills.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I can't recall the exact pricing. As I recall, it's on the higher side. I have seen other solutions such as Meraki from Cisco Aruba. Extreme is on the higher side. I'd rate it a four out of five in terms of affordability as the cost is quite high.
You simply need a regular license to begin using it.
What other advice do I have?
We're using the latest version of the solution. It supports our Wi-Fi 6 highly compatible. And in wireless, it's a 22.11.
We're end-users.
It's working very well on our side. That's why we tell people that this solution is good. We've had a good experience with this. In our organization, there are traditional buildings that are from 1947. The width of the walls are approximately 2.5 feet and more, so it's quite difficult to penetrate the signals through those walls. In case of the Wi-Fi, that will be one of the challenges. However, we are seeing it's working very smoothly.
I'd rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2022-07-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer1898016 from
Extremely easy to deploy, but dashboard and stability need to be improved
What is our primary use case?
We're using the latest version. It's deployed on a public cloud. We can get our management interface from the internet, from anywhere.
There are 2,000 people who use this solution in my organization, but we haven't finished the setup yet. Our users are mostly students.
What is most valuable?
It's extremely easy to deploy. Even our access points are behind the net, not using real, public IP. We can easily add to the cloud. For deployment, we just need to let the access point take the DSCP from IP and then, even if it's not a requirement, we can see the serial number from the access points and add the serial number to the cloud directly.
The manageability is also good. We can create some places in the management interface, like different buildings (building A, building B, etc.) and floors.
From our network, I can connect and do the deployments from anywhere.
What needs improvement?
The dashboard and stability need to be improved. We deployed some buildings and nearly 200 access points.
We didn't install the access points for the buildings, so it would be nice for us to see which access point goes to which switch port. For example, it would be nice to know where a switch with a faulty access point is located.
The company didn't document it well, so it's like a discovery process. When there's a problem with the wireless signal, we don't know which access point is causing it. We need to go and see the access point lights. It's like the white LED is not blinking or not stable. It would be nice for us to be able to document the exact location of the access points.
I need to see the license because there are many features that are disabled for now because we are still using the essential license. Many features require the Pilot license.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for about nine months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's not stable. I watched many videos. I thought I made some mistakes with deployment. I needed to isolate the access points management. In the beginning, it's like the data and access points were in the same zone. I watched some video that said not to do that, so I built a test environment and put the access points in that environment, but nothing changed. Hopefully, it's because we don't have the right license.
When we did the speed test, it's 500 or 600. We don't have the Pilot license, so we weren't expecting more than 150 megabits. Sometimes it's 105 megabits.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's scalable. You can get the serial number and enter from the Extreme portals. We get serial numbers from the product, enter it in the website, and create zones, buildings, areas.
How are customer service and support?
I didn't get the chance to directly communicate with Extreme like with Cisco, but it's okay. The company is helpful, but unfortunately, not like Cisco. They don't have too many engineers, so it was hard to get a response.
At this point, I don't ask for help too often. I did my research by myself. They have certification, but they don't have documents for the certification like in Cisco. With Cisco, I can get wireless certification documents from Amazon or even Cisco Press. I can pay and get the information from the internet, blogs, and the Cisco website.
In our country, many universities and companies use Extreme products, but this cloud solution is very new for us. I don't have friends who I can ask about a performance problem or how to design a network. Cisco is everywhere, but Extreme isn't.
How was the initial setup?
Initial setup isn't complex.
We opened a new email account with Extreme Portal and got a new account, like in the technical university. I entered my email address, set up a password, and that was all. We have an essential license actually, which is a limited license, but it was super easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Extreme is twice as cheap compared to Cisco due to the currency exchange. Normally, I think Cisco would be a little bit more expensive, but there wouldn't be that much of a difference.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate this solution six out of ten.
I hope that when we get the license, it will be a nine.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2022-07-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer1915614 from
Great dashboards, and nice interface but having a guest network is difficult
What is our primary use case?
We see use cases a lot in the education sector. You could find Extreme Wireless just about anywhere. However, I would say the majority would be education due to the dashboard, which is something that people really like.
That's not to say you can't find it in manufacturing. That's not to say you can't find it in healthcare. It's just not viewed as strongly as Cisco.
What is most valuable?
The dashboards are great and the user interface is quite intuitive.
What needs improvement?
I'm not on the technical resource. I know a school district, a big school district of mine, ripped out Extreme due to inefficiencies. It was the guest network that can be a struggle. They tried to differentiate between their primary network, and then offer a secondary. For example, if you go to a store and you get the guest network. However, there's been issues with that.
For how long have I used the solution?
I want to say we had a five-year-old relationship with Aerohive, prior to Aerohive being acquired by Extreme. I would say Extreme has been a presence for two years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's a little bit more comfortable for these medium size businesses.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We also use a lot of Cisco products.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is moderately priced. I’d rate it a three out of five in terms of affordability. If five is the highest, which would be Cisco, I would say Extreme definitely gets most of their business by not being as expensive as Cisco. And the licensing also costs less, which is a big selling point.
What other advice do I have?
We sell the solution. We are an Extreme partner. I don't know to what level. We're Cisco through and through. About 70% of what leaves this company is Cisco and we're a $270 million company. However, we’re partners with Extreme too.
I’d rate the solution a seven out of ten.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2022-08-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer1781973 from
It's intuitive, and it gives you as much or as little control over security as you want
How has it helped my organization?
We do training here, so we have several people coming into our system, and they're logging in with their phone or PC. ExtremeCloud IQ gives us some control, which our admin considers crucial.
What is most valuable?
The tech who handles Extreme IQ tells me it's easy to use and learn. He felt like it was pretty intuitive. It comes with solid training materials. He also has talked about the security features that give you as much or as little control as you want.
For how long have I used the solution?
This is my third year at the education co-op, but they were using it before I joined. I believe that they have been using ExtremeCloud for four years. I'm not the technical person managing the solution.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I had some experience with Extreme Networks equipment when I was the superintendent of a school district, and It was always great. We never had any problems. We may have had an issue with a switch here or there, but they always came in and swapped it out.
How are customer service and support?
Our tech guy has always said that tech support is Extreme Networks' strength. They respond quickly and provide excellent assistance when needed. If necessary, they'll have a person on-site.
I don't know if it's the reseller or Extreme Networks, but one thing I consistently hear about is the customer support. I'm sure I could probably pay a little bit less with another vendor, but I'm not sure I would get the same level of support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
They used Aerohive.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I haven't done an in-depth analysis, but I think it's competitive. I couldn't tell you if it's the cheapest, but I have no reason to believe that it's out of line with the prices on the market. If you ask the superintendent of a co-op if the price of a product could be better, the answer will always be "yes."
You get what you pay for. In my experience, you want to ensure you're buying something of reputable quality, and you have a duty to pay a reasonable price when you're spending public funds. There are other considerations, too. How long is it going to last? Are you going to have ongoing support? Is that support going to be delivered in a timely manner?
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
When they put out an RFP for the last project where we purchased some Extreme Networks products, it listed certain specs we were looking for. Some solutions met those specifications exactly or better than Extreme. One vendor who responded told us that they didn't think we needed that level we requested. They specified less, and their price was less, so I had to go into a detailed analysis to show whether they did or did not meet the requirements of the RFP.
One of the things I learned in that process is that it's hard for a layman like me to tell whether I'm comparing apples to apples. It would be nice if a person in my position could compare an Extreme switch and switches from Aruba or another company, but that was a challenge for me. That's why I'm hesitant to compare solutions and pricing. I might be comparing a Chevrolet to a BMW, for all I know.
What other advice do I have?
I rate ExtremeCloud IQ 10 out of 10. I have no complaints. It's a high-end solution. I've worked with three technology coordinators, and I've never heard any of them say something negative about Extreme Networks equipment.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2022-06-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Olivier Regal from
It's unified dashboard offers great visibility of performance, so you can get the info you need with a few clicks
What is most valuable?
I like ExtremeCloud IQ's unified single-pane-of-glass dashboard. It offers a lot of visibility of performance, and it's great for troubleshooting. You don't have to go to 55 different places. You can get the information you need with just a few clicks.
What needs improvement?
ExtremeCloud should invest in an SD-WAN solution or integration with SD-WAN.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've been using ExtremeCloud IQ for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
ExtremeCloud IQ is a cloud platform, so it's always on.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
ExtremeCloud IQ is an enterprise solution, so we have customers with hundreds of sites. It's definitely scalable.
What other advice do I have?
I rate ExtremeCloud IQ eight out of 10. If you're using Cisco, switch to ExtremeCloud IQ. It's a thousand times better.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2022-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer1741497 from
Stable cloud management system that offers good technical support
What needs improvement?
The managing of switches within this solution could be improved.
In a future release, it would be great to have the use of AI and continuous improvements of existing features.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have used this solution for 11 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This is a scalable solution.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support for this solution is good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
This solution offers annual licensing that is middle of the range in terms of cost.
What other advice do I have?
For any business considering this solution, I would recommend that they plan well.
I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2022-04-17T00:00:00-04:00